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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,774.23, 16,160.86 and 3,755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,774.23, 16,160.86 and 3,755.84 is: 5,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,774.23 : 16,160.86 = 3,755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,774.23/16,160.86 = 3,755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,774.23x = 16,160.86 × 3,755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,774.23x = 60,697,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,697,604.42/10,774.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,633.59

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